Edna R Relic

Edna Ruth Relic, 98, of Pencil Bluff, AR, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Little Rock, AR. Edna was born September 11, 1928 in Platteville, WI to the late Jesse Lee and Ina Craver Butson. She preceded in death by both parents, husband Richard Relic, brother Clyde Butson, sisters Wilma Stanton, and Betty Baker, two nieces and a nephew.

Edna is survived by sons King Relic and wife Laura, Parris Relic and wife Sharon, daughter Echo Donahoa and husband Steve, seven grandchildren Brian Roger, Richie Donahoa, Aaron Relic, Amber Relic, Celesta Relic, Rachel Relic and Becky Relic, multiple great grandchildren, sister Ila McKee.

Visitation will be Friday, October 30, 2026, from 1:30 to 2 at First Baptist Church in Pencil Bluff, AR, with service to follow at 2. Bro Mitch Odem will officiate the service. Pallbearers are Mitchell Lawrence, Stan Wagner, Leon Stovall, Jerry Lambert, Caleb Hobson. Burial will be in the Pencil Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements were made and directed by Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guest register at thorntonfh.com.